Converting 8.95966 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.95966 to a fraction
Result
8.95966 =
447983
50000
Mixed number:
8
47983
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.95966 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.95966 × 100000 = 895966
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.95966 =
895966
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 895966 and 100000.
GCD(895966, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
895966
100000
=
895966 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
447983
50000
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